Skip to content

Century Quote by Leon Kass

“One could look over the past century and ask oneself, has the increased longevity been good, bad or indifferent?” quote by Leon Kass
Download Open image
“One could look over the past century and ask oneself, has the increased longevity been good, bad or indifferent?”

Leon Kass

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on Longevity, 2015

The impact of longer lifespans is ambiguous; it can bring both benefits and challenges to society.

In simple terms: Longer lives have mixed effects.

Key Takeaway

Weigh benefits against costs.

Themes

ethics health society policy demography

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • healthcare planning
  • retirement policy
  • family caregiving
  • social security reform

Key Concepts

bioethics public health intergenerational equity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does increased longevity affect quality of life?
  • What policies can balance benefits and burdens?
A Different Perspective

Longer life may strain resources and exacerbate inequality.

4.8 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by Leon Kass

Explore all 52 Leon Kass quotes

More Century quotes

Browse all 5,406 Century quotes